Super Mario 3D Player Review

Nintendo expected their new handheld 3DS system to sell like hot cakes... but it unfortunately didn't. There were not any games that were properly showing the capabilities of the revolutionary system, so it gave no incentive for consumers to buy it.

Now I just picked myself up a 3DS this week for the sole purpose of trying out the hyped game: Super Mario 3D Land. Let me first say that I wasn't sure what to expect. This applies to both the handheld itself and the game. Nintendo hasn't let me down in the past, so I felt at least some level of confidence (enough to make the purchase).

But as soon as I turned on the console and started playing, it was amazingly breathtaking. The 3D looked so real. I would consistently attempt to look at the 3D screen and try to see a 2D image, but it was messing with my brain... I just couldn't do it.

The 3DS absolutely lives up to its name. Lucky for Nintendo, Super Mario 3D Land was able to demonstrate the capabilities immensely. They included two modes on the game. The first mode is for "pop-out 3D", where it appears that Mario is actually jumping out of the screen. The second mode is for "indented 3D", where it appears that you are looking into a little box through the opening on your screen. Both demonstrate depth perception exceedingly well.

Console aside, the game is a mix between New Super Mario Bros, Super Mario Galaxy, and Super Mario Bros 3. You get to use that crazy tanooki suit again and it's just as fun as before. (Might I add cute) But you are not going to see the capability of turning to stone until you beat the first round of the game.

For all of the hard-core Mario fans, don't let this one slip through your fingertips. I know it is hard to shell out $150 for a new handheld, but let me assure you that it is totally worth it. If nothing else, sell it after you are done! Or even make your way to your local used-games store to see if anyone turned one in.

Everything in this game was done RIGHT by Nintendo. They didn't make stupid mistakes, and you can tell that is due to hard work and experience. Check out the game in stores to get the full 3D effect and enjoy the game!

If you love Super Mario 3D Land, then you are probably a fan of the Galaxy games. You should check out this site that calculated the Mario Galaxy 3 Release Date. Or just check out the entire site over at Super Mario Galaxy 3

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How to Play Super Mario 64 Walkthrough

Introduction to Super Mario 64

Most people cannot now do without the Super Mario 64 Walkthrough. Super Mario is one of the oldest classics in the gaming world and is still as strong today as it was in the 1980's. The pretense of the game has stayed the same, Mario must rescue the princess and then is somehow transported into a different world and he has many battles to fight and challenges to contend with.

The huge change from the old platform style game of the 80's is that Super Mario 64 is in 3D. This is a huge improvement in respect of the graphics and makes the game a lot more fun and interactive. There are also many more collectables to grab along the way too.

Super Mario 64 Walkthrough for finding some collectables

• Power Star: There are 150 to collect which allow you to unlock a surprise
• Coins: You need to collect 50 coins to gain an extra life
• Star Switch: In order to get these you need to press the button to make a star appear in the box.
• 1-up mushrooms: The most common collectables in the game, they can be found easily
• Super Mushroom: These make you grow to a large size
• Silver Star: You need to collect all five in order to make the star appear in the box
• Blue coins: Normally give you some health back
• Yellow Block: Smash it to reveal a surprise
• Block: Smash these to reveal another collectable
• Power Flower: collect these for a unique move

As you have gone through the Super Mario 64 Walkthrough, you should be aware that there are other collectables however this list gives you the most common ones. A collectable can be hit, smashed or collected and some collectables such as the block will reveal another collectable so be sure to pick up, hit or smash as many as you can as there are always bonuses and benefits that come with these.

Super Mario 64 Walkthrough for Initial Quest

The princess has once again invited Mario to the castle for cake. His friends Luigi and Wario decide to go along, and another thing is that cake is just too good to resist even when Bowser is trying to cause trouble by trying to kidnap the princess. Upon arrival the three discover the princess is nowhere to be found. They search the castle high and low and are transpired into a different world through a large picture hanging on one of the castle walls. They then begin a journey to find the princess collecting power stars along the way.



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